How to Use Hawaiian shirt in a Sentence

Hawaiian shirt

noun
  • The rest of the guys are wearing Hawaiian shirts and shorts.
    — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
  • The former child star's red carpet style has come a long way from his days in pint-sized Hawaiian shirts.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Check out this Chelsea Hawaiian shirt with a matching beach towel.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • My daughter made matching Hawaiian shirts with my picture on it.
    — David Allen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Next up is luau day, because every kid has a Hawaiian shirt in their wardrobe, right?
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 June 2024
  • The groom’s side is feeling very tropical in their Hawaiian shirts.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Ellinghouse didn’t wear a Hawaiian shirt Friday, but his footwear was flip-flops.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
  • There was a huge laugh in the theatre when the Hawaiian shirt was revealed, hidden behind the bed.
    — Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2022
  • After all, the Hawaiian shirt has become a staple in many wardrobes thanks to this laidback ethos.
    — Erin Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
  • My date was a fellow screenwriter who had worn a Hawaiian shirt, smiled and asked a few good questions.
    — William Keiser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Meanwhile, Shelton opted for a Hawaiian shirt and a curly wig.
    — Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Tom, clutching a microphone, wore a straw hat, pearl earring and Hawaiian shirt.
    — Zachary T. Sampson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Most Hawaiian shirts can typically be washed in cold water and tumble dried on low.
    — Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Tassie and Timm went on their first date in 2018 at the Hawaiian shirt giveaway game.
    — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024
  • If there’s only room in the suitcase for one thing, snag the brand’s riff on the Hawaiian shirt in vacation-ready stripes.
    — Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Up walked a thirty-one-year-old government worker in a green Hawaiian shirt and a dark hoodie.
    — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Think old-school tees, trucker hats, Hawaiian shirts, overalls and a selection of baseball hats.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Amazon has lightweight Hawaiian shirts in a ton of colors, all for under $30.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 May 2024
  • The teaser image sees Page wearing a Hawaiian shirt and looking straight at the camera.
    — Laura Hampson, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The grocery store with staff dressed in Hawaiian shirts and quirky product names is addicting for its low prices but high quality items.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Celebrate Labor Day Hawaii style with this red, white and blue Hawaiian shirt.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
  • The Hawaiian shirts and beaches reminded me of the Alola region.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Here’s a gag about Marshall’s tendency to wear an unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt and bare his tummy to the world.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This colorful crowd — the Bowl looks like a pastel kaleidoscope of leis and Hawaiian shirts — is on its feet and loving it.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Advertisement Stafford was tired and terse in the wake of defeat, wearing a Hawaiian shirt that was far more festive than his mood.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Don’t be surprised to see Mickey in a Hawaiian shirt roaming around, or Lilo and Stitch popping up.
    — Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Leading the service was Kody's brother-in-law, Tim, who arrived wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts.
    — Dory Jackson, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • Then the man from Alhambra showed up in a Hawaiian shirt with a briefcase [to perform the ceremony].
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some of our editors' favorite ways to wear linen pants include sporting them with camp collar shirts or Hawaiian shirts and sandals, slides, or even flip-flops.
    — Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 6 June 2023
  • Some of our editors' favorite ways to wear linen shorts include sporting them with camp collar shirts or Hawaiian shirts and sandals, slides, or even flip-flops.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 10 July 2023

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